Job Description
Civil Engineer
- Job
Posting: 23/Dec/2025
- Closure
Date: 09/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 AM
- Organizational
Unit: FNYAR - FAO Representation in Yemen Arab Republ.
- Job
Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type
of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade
Level: N/A
- Primary
Location: Yemen-Aden
- Duration: 6
months (Extendable based on budget availability)
- Post
Number: N/A
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- FAO is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality, background and culture
- Qualified
female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented
Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone
who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of
integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO,
as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy
for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate,
including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of
authority and discrimination
- All
selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is
integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing,
promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing
countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It
develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country
level.
This position is based in FAO Representation in Aden, Yemen. The main aim of
the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to
assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food
security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the
agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and
natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR),
and the technical guidance and direct supervision of the Lead Construction
Engineer.
Technical Focus
The Civil Engineer will be responsible for the design,
technical review, and supervision of all assigned civil and structural works,
including building construction, rehabilitation, site development, and
associated infrastructure for FAO projects across various programmes. The
incumbent ensures that all structural designs, materials, and construction activities
comply with international engineering standards, FAO technical specifications,
and safety regulations.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Conduct
comprehensive field assessments of target sites to evaluate structural,
architectural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) conditions,
identifying defects and determining rehabilitation needs.
- Develop
detailed technical designs, drawings, specifications, and scope of work
documents in compliance with all applicable standards and safety codes.
- Prepare
accurate bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and implementation
timelines for required civil, architectural, and MEP works.
- Provide
technical expertise for tender processes, including bid evaluation.
- Verify
the quality and quantity of delivered materials and workmanship against
project specifications.
- Supervise
on-site construction and rehabilitation activities to ensure adherence to
design, quality, and schedule.
- Monitor
daily site operations, review worker attendance, and endorse progress
documentation.
- Ensure
all technical inputs and cost estimates are accurately integrated into
project proposals, budgets, and execution.
- Maintain
rigorous project documentation and ensure all technical files meet
standardized requirements.
- Prepare
and submit timely daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, as well as
a final project handover report.
- Assume
responsibility for the finalization and timely submission of all technical
reports to supervising officers.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University
degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electromechanical
Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant field
- Three
years of relevant experience in construction management, site engineering,
and provision of engineering advisory services, or related roles
- Working
knowledge of English and Arabic
- National
of Yemen
FAO Core Competencies
- Results
Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building
Effective Relationships
- Knowledge
Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work
experience in more than one location.
- Extent
and relevance of experience in Construction Engineering.
- Familiarity
with UN system, procedures and operational activities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please
note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained
from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education
Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For
additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website:
http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and
security clearances.
How to Apply
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